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kassidyreads's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was probably the most disappointing graphic novel I've read so far. There were some good scenes but I just wasn't feeling the characters. I didn't like Ari and he and Hector didn't have any chemistry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
musicalcows's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This needed to be longer! Very sweet and cozy baking vibes, and the blue tones of the art were calming. I wanted a little more storytelling around their relationship though. Nick and Charlie vibes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Toxic friendship
belou's review
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
jennazim's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
eddieboy's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
cursed10fold's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This one wasn't for me. The two main characters weren't fleshed out well and the climax was very contrived. I loved the art style though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual harassment
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
daryn's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Death
kshertz's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Sweet coming of age story that follows one boy becoming a man and deciding who he wants to be. There’s a small love story too that’s really sweet. It was a quick light read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Fire/Fire injury
kwichris's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Bloom is a very sweet story, and it's honestly quite relatable to how many of us feel when we're getting older but not entirely sure what drives us at the moment. The choice to use blue scale for the entire graphic novel took so getting used to, but the artwork was rather nice. I appreciated the depiction of a toxic friendship because often times one person overlooks it for so long even with people trying to make it clearer, so that was a nice realistic touch. Glad I found this on a whim at the library and would recommend it! Ari (Aristotle) and Hector are too cute though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying
hedgeling's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Cute little love story
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury